CUTM2458: Fingerprint Science

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Shruti Rajwar

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Course Name : Fingerprint Science

Code(Credit) : CUTM2458 (3-0-0)

Course Objectives

1. To learn about fingerprint science, its development and various aspects.
2. To learn about various classification systems of fingerprints.
3. To learn about development and analysis of fingerprint by various physical and chemical methods.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course, the successful students should be able to:

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CO-1 To demonstrate an understanding of the history and development of fingerprint science, recognizing its significance in forensic science. PO1, PO2,
CO-2 To understand the various ridge patterns and characteristics in fingerprints, which are fundamental in forensic fingerprint analysis. PO1, PO2, PO3
CO-3 To classify fingerprints using various systems, including the Henry classification system, numerical values, and symbols. PO1, PO3
CO-4 To develop, analyze, and present various types of fingerprint impressions using both physical and chemical methods. PO2, PO3, PO4, PO10
CO-5 To understand the basics of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and their role in Fingerprint analysis. PO4, PO7, PO8

Course Syllabus

MODULE -1 : HISTORY AND BASICS OF FINGERPRINTS

History of Fingerprint Science, main function of Fingerprint bureau, main function of Fingerprint bureau, Development of Fingerprint Science, Composition of sweat and secretion of sweat, Pattern types & Ridge characteristics, Ridge tracing, Ridge counting.

MODULE - 2 : CLASSIFICATION METHODS OF FINGERPRINTS

Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value, symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification, NCIC classification, AFIS classification.

MODULE - 3 : DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF FINGERPRINT

Development, Identification & Presentation of Fingerprint, Known prints & Rolled
impressions, Direct or Inked prints, Development of Latent Prints & Lifting techniques, Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post developed prints. Finger print comparison & Identification, Introduction to AFIS.

References and Suggested Readings:
1. David R. Ashbaugh; Quantitative and Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC PressE. Roland Menzel; Fingerprint Detection, with Lasers, Second edition; Marcel, Dekker, Inc. USA.
2. James F. Cowger; Friction Ridge skin CRC Press London.
3. Mehta, M.K: Identification of Thumb Impression & Cross Examination of Finger Prints, N. Tripathi (P) Ltd, Bombay.
4. Moenssens: Finger Prints Techniques, Chitton Book Co. Philadelphia, New York.
5. Chatterjee S.K., Speculation in Finger print identification, Jantralekha, Printing Works, Kolkata.
6. Cowger, James F: Friction ridge skin: Comparison and Identification of Fingerprints; CRC Press, Boca Raton, New York.

Session Plan

Session 1

History of Fingerprint Science

https://youtu.be/wg-lgiPV4rw

Session 2

main function of Fingerprint bureau

pdf : Functions of fingeprint bureau

Session 3

Development of Fingerprint Science

ppt ; Development of Fingerprint Science

Session 4

Composition of sweat and secretion of sweat

PPT: COMPOSITION OF FINGERPRINT RESIDUE

Session 5

Pattern types & Ridge characteristics

PPT: types of fingerprint

Ridge chaarcteristics

Session 6

Ridge tracing, Ridge counting.

PDF: RIDGE TRACING AND RIDGE COUNTING

Session 7

Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value, symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification

PPT: classification of fingerprints

Session 8

Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value, symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification

PPT: classification of fingerprints

Session 9

NCIC classification, AFIS classification.

PPT:classification of fingerprints

Session 10

Development, Identification & Presentation of Fingerprint, Known prints & Rolled impressions, Direct or Inked prints

PPT: Plain & rolled impressions

Session 11

Development of Latent Prints: Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post  developed prints.

PPT:Development of fingerprints

Development of Latent Prints

Session 12

Development of Latent Prints: Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post  developed prints.

PPT:Development of fingerprints

Development of Latent Prints

Session 13

Lifting techniques

PPT: Preservation of prints

Session 14

Finger print comparison & Identification

PDF: FINGERPRINT COMPARISON AND IDENTIFICATION

Session 15

Introduction to AFIS.

PPT: Basics of fingerprinting-AFIS

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